Child custody orders guide your child’s care and routine. When life changes in a serious way, you may need to request a legal update. When a custody order can be changed Michigan courts require more than a simple disagreement. You must show proper...
How does adoption affect child custody in Michigan? Adoption is one of the most meaningful decisions a family can make — but when disputes arise, the legal stakes are just as real as in any custody case. In Michigan, it can change who counts as a...
Seeking sole custody of your child in Michigan can be a challenging process. Here is what you need to know about obtaining sole custody in our state. When a Court Will Consider Giving Sole Custody Michigan courts prioritize the best interests of...
A child custody dispute can be one of the most stressful experiences for any parent. It’s crucial to understand the factors considered by a Judge under as a basis for their custody decisions. While the overriding principle in custody matters is the child’s best interests, knowing the legal framework is crucial. Attorney Lisa Stern has handled divorce and child custody…
Parents in Michigan want what is best for their children. However, if those parents have gone through a divorce—or if they have never been married at all—either way, they may need to develop child custody and child support arrangements that are designed to be implemented in the “best interests” of the children. A “parenting plan” is a big part of…
Michigan couples who are getting divorced will hear many terms they might be relatively familiar with as the case moves forward. When child custody is being addressed or there is an outright dispute, the child’s “best interests” will come to the forefront. While the term may sound self-explanatory, there are specific details that the sides should understand from the start.…
When parents separate, they will likely go from living in the same house together with their children to living in different homes. Two separate homes can make it more challenging for the child to spend quality time with both parents. This is especially true if the child’s parents live hundreds of miles apart. Possible scheduling options for long distance parents…
Generally speaking, family courts in the greater Detroit area are going to prefer that both parents spend as much time as possible with their children and are involved in their children’s lives. Also, the preference is for the two parents to cooperate on important decisions for their children. These are normally good goals in a custody proceeding, but when one…
Are you nervous about how your child custody dispute is going to play out? If so, now is the time to ensure that you’re as fully prepared as possible regardless of whether you’re going to be negotiating a resolution or litigating in hopes of achieving the outcome that you think is best for your child. One part of that preparation…
Co-parenting is not always easy, especially in the immediate days to weeks following your divorce. Many of the reasons you had for divorce, such as resentment, anger and sadness can bleed over into your relationship with your ex long after the ink has dried on your divorce decree. This can make co-parenting seem difficult, but it is not impossible as…